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  • FS Holiday Gift Guide: $20 – $50

    FS Holiday Gift Guide: $20 – $50

    FS Holiday Gift Guide

    This is the second installment of our holiday gift guide, featuring gift ideas in the $20 to $50 range. Feel free to use the comment section to share your own ideas!

    Click here for the under $20 guide.

    NCCSEF 2009 Calendar

    NCCSEF 2009 Calendar

    MSRP: $20.00

    The National Cross Country Ski Education Foundation announces their 2009 fundraiser calendar. It is filled with high-quality images of the US Ski Team from recent World Cup action and features photos and bios of the next generation of US ski racers – before they become household names.

    The NCCSEF has granted over $175,000 to junior racers in the last 12 years. They’ve funded every World Junior Championship team since 1997 and every J1 Scando Cup team since it was initiated in 1999. The annual calendar is a major component of the NCCSEF Future Fund and you can be a part of this great tradition with your purchase!

    $15 of each sale goes directly to NCCSEF – BNS is only recuperating costs of fulfilling this item…

    Editor’s Note: We just found out that the NCCSEF calendar may in fact be canceled this year. A real shame. We will make an announcement when we know for sure.

    This product is available here
    Toko Thermo Plus Gloves

    Toko Thermo Plus Gloves

    MSRP: $45.00

    There is nothing worse than cold hands – and nothing better than a sweet pair of gloves. Toko Thermos are a great all-around training and race glove, keeping hands warm in cold temperatures, but are not overly bulky and do well even as the temps head back up.

    This product is available here

    Two Planks and a Passion: The Dramatic History of Skiing

    Two Planks and a Passion: The Dramatic History of Skiing

    MSRP: $29.00

    Predating the wheel, the ski has played an important role in our history. This is brilliantly brought to life in this engaging book. Roland Huntford’s brilliant history begins 20,000 years ago in the last ice age on the icy tundra of an unformed earth. Man is a traveling animal, and on these icy slopes skiing began as a means of survival.That it has developed into the leisure and sporting pursuit of choice by so much of the globe bears testament to its elemental appeal. In polar exploration, it has changed the course of history. Elsewhere, in war and peace, it has done so too. The origins of skiing are bound up with the emergence of modern man and the world we live in today.

    This product is available here
    Toko High Fluoro Paste Wax

    Toko High Fluoro Paste Wax

    MSRP: $20.00

    Easy application, high performance, need we say more.

    This product is available here

    Holmenkol Pro Groove Scraper

    Holmenkol Pro Groove Scraper

    MSRP: $40

    $40 for a groove scraper? It seems outrageous until you use one of these – highly recommended by Zach Caldwell and Nathan Schultx of Boulder Nordic Sport, this tool is worth the price. How many times has your groove scraper jumped out and put a nice 45 degree cut in your perfect base? Never again.

    This product is available here

    Nathan Flurry Hydration Waistpack

    Nathan Flurry Hydration Waistpack

    MSRP: $47.95

    A great winter training water bottle belt featuring an insulated bottle holster and plenty of storage for kick wax and snacks. This is not your average drink belt – Nathan takes hydration seriously and it is obvious by the quality and function of their systems.

    This product is available here

    Cascade Designs ThermaRest Neck Pillow
    Cascade Designs ThermaRest Neck Pillow

    MSRP: $29.95

    A traveler’s dream – a perfect gift for the frequent traveler – be it in the car or on a plane. Skiers travel quite a bit, and catching up on rest is very important. A good travel pillow is essential.

    This product is available here

    SIGG Thermos

    SIGG Thermos

    MSRP: $34.99

    A warm drink after a hard workout is one of the great pleasures of life, and is a good way to start recovery!

    This product is available here

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    Black Diamond® Apollo Lantern

    MSRP: $49.95

    Light and compact, this is a great camping lantern. The Apollo features a dimmer to allow the user to adjust light output.

    This product is available here

    Toko Thermo Drink Belt
    Thermo Drink Belt

    MSRP: $37.95

    A classic drink belt in the Euro style. Room for accessories on top.

    This product is available here

  • FS Holiday Gift Guide: Under $20

    FS Holiday Gift Guide: Under $20

    FS Holiday Gift Guide

    Over the course of the next week we will be running a holiday gift guide to help you with your holiday shopping for the Nordic skiers in your life. Each installment will feature products in a different price range. First up are some great ideas under twenty dollars. Feel free to use the comment section to share your own ideas!

    Toko Carbon GripSpray
    Toko Carbon GripSpray

    MSRP: $13.00

    Klister skiing can be one of the true pleasures of life – perfect kick and perfect glide! But application can be another matter. Toko’s GripWax sprays are an effective, quick alternative to the heat gun and tube. A great gift for the person who laments the fact that every time the conditions call for klister, he/she goes skating.

    Individual GripSpray waxes are available here.

    Bold Beautiful Biathlon
    Bold Beautiful Biathlon

    MSRP: $20 (Canadian)

    Support the Canadian Women’s Biathlon team by purchasing this calendar. The profits go directly to funding their training and competition expenses up until the 2010 Olympics. The calendar, featuring tasteful nude photos, runs a full 14 months and details the team’s race schedule through the Vancouver Olympic Games.

    This product is available here.

    Cross Country Ski Touring Santa Claus Ornament

    Cross Country Ski Touring Santa Claus Ornament

    MSRP: $10.95

    No cross-country ski enthusiast’s Christmas tree is complete without the Ski Touring Santa Claus Ornament! The intricately detailed skiing Santa will ensure everyone knows of your passion for Nordic skiing.

    This product was recommended by Skinny Skis and is available here.

    Swix Groove Pencil
    Swix Groove Pencil

    MSRP: $5.95

    A perfect stocking stuffer and an essential tool for the wax box. Easy removal of glide wax from the groove.

    This product was recommended by Skinny Skis and is available here.

    Rode Kick Wax

    Rode Kick Wax

    MSRP: $10.00

    There are aren’t many “must have” kick waxes, but Rode Multigrade Violet should have a place in every wax box, and Blue Super ranks high as well. Broad ranges and high performance are the hallmarks of Rode waxes.

    This product is available here.

    SIGG Classic Water Bottle
    SIGG Classic Water Bottle

    MSRP: $18.00

    Stylish AND functional, SIGG water bottles are extruded from a single piece of aluminum. Available in numerous colors and patterns. These bottles became very popular with the BPA plastic scare.

    This product is available directly from SIGG US here. and from REI here.

    2009 Project Podium Calendar
    2009 Project Podium Calendar

    MSRP: $10.00

    Another calendar option – this one featuring more skiing and less skin. All proceeds go to help Canadian skiers target the podium. Features photos of the top racers in Canada, including Chandra Crawford and Devon Kershaw, and lists the 2008-09 Canadian national race calendar.

    This product is available here.

    Start Grip Tape
    Start Grip Tape

    MSRP: $17.00

    Create your own waxless classic skis – one application of GripTape lasts for up to 250 kilometers and works in a full range of snow conditions. Another great option for simplifying classic ski preparation for those with time constraints! Also a good option for long classic races with highly variable conditions. No waxing tools, No Heating/Ironing – No need to re-apply between uses or remove for storage – Temperature range (+5°C to 20°C) – All snow conditions: klister, ice, powder, abrasive, etc.

    This product is available here.

    Bridgedale Bjorndalen Race Sock

    Bridgedale Bjorndalen Race Sock

    MSRP: $19.99

    The Cross Country Bjørndalen was designed with the help of World Champion Norweigan Biathlete Ole Einar Bjorndalen. Light-weight and breathable, yet warm, this wool/synthetic mix is a perfect race sock. These socks do not hinder your feel for the snow, but are plenty warm, and the wool content keeps them from getting smelly!

    Says Bjorndalen, “I am always having problems with keeping my feet warm and comfortable after heavy training and competition,” he said. “I get sweaty, and when I stop I get cold. I brought the problem up with the Norwegian importer of Bridgedale, and the cooperation to develop the perfect sock began.”

    This product is available here.

    Swix BP Combi Brush
    Swix BP Combi Brush

    MSRP: $24.00 on sale for $19.99

    Combo “Turbo” Brush. Cork and Nylon. This is a handy brush, that some World Cup Technicians use at the race start site for second-run or in between sprints Cera F application. Perfect for the quick application of any solid Cera F product.

    This product is available here.

    Road ID
    Road ID

    MSRP: 19.99

    We never want to consider that a friend or family member might be in a serious accident while training, but rollerskiing, biking and even running can be very dangerous. The Road ID is an identification bracelet (models for ankle, wrist, and shoe are available) listing emergency contact info and important medical information that is worn while training. If the unthinkable does occur this is a way that emergency personnel can be sure to have necessary info. While not the most jolly of gifts, it could be the most important you ever give. Available in multiple colors.

    This product is available here.